I’m “working up” my next project! I want to build a “legacy rifle”. That rifle that will be passed down, (hopefully over and over again!) I want to build a rifle to shoot with “The Guys” on a Sunday afternoon at our local club, center fire bench matches. I want this rifle to double duty as a hunting rifle for deer and such. So master of none, Jack of all Trades; heavy field, light varmint/bench. I don’t need to win the match, I do need to not embarrass myself!

This build will be on a Stevens 200, long action. I’m thinking heavy field/light varmint contour for a 22-24 inch barrel. I am leaning on a 7x57 “better end” barrel. (Not a TOP OF THE LINE barrel, but a better than average, barrel.)

This to be resting in a XX grade maple, or walnut stock. [I’m not opposed to laminate, for performance, but I have a deep desire to spend 2 months hand rubbing linseed oil into a truly fine piece of wood!] (Legacy rifle)

Thoughts and ideas on barrels, chambering, stocks, finishing technique, all are welcome!

Thank you!